It’s not often that I read a book and come away feeling devastated, but devastated in the sense that all I’ve ever known has been called into question–legitimately and rightly. Brad, a friend of mine, had recommended Daniel Quinn’s Ishmael, to me last fall, right after he read an advanced copy of Eve. I devoured […]
Have We Forgotten Something?
I’m the first person to have a rotten, no-good day when my computer breaks down or the internet isn’t working. It’s amazing how quickly I can decompensate when my ties to the world are severed. I mean, come on, people, I have things to do! And yet, we are in an incredible era–one that we […]
The Question of God
I’m not ready yet to talk about whether or not God exists, because right now I believe He does. The question for today is: if you believe in God, what kind of God do you believe in (and this is with the full realization that Nietzsche accused us Christians of doing this very thing…creating the […]
Wonder of Colors
Orchids make me happy. They’re drops of brilliant color that break up all that winter white. Cardinals do the same thing for me. We seem to have several families of cardinals out our back windows, which surprises us because we know they can be quite territorial. What makes you happy? What makes your day sing?
Following the Beat of Your Own Drummer
The picture above captures, accurately, our little L. I only hope she keeps that sacred part of herself–the self-confidence, the happy spirit, the I-can-do-anything attitude. Speaking of which, if you could dream of doing or being anything, where would you want to be in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years? Are you there? I mean […]